While hotels are meant to be spots for rest and relaxation, they can sometimes turn into surprising sources of stress. Curtains may not close completely and lights can disturb sleep that is already affected due to a weak lock, raising your worries about break-ins.
When you add germs, tight spaces, along with unpleasant odors, these supposed retreats might cause more worry than peace.
However, with a few easy changes, you can change even the most basic hotel room into a warm and welcoming area! Keep reading to discover the clever tips shared by other travelers and experts in the field!
When you’re traveling for work or fun, your hotel room acts as your temporary refuge. Although you might miss home comforts, you can enhance your stay with these hotel tricks that will make an ordinary experience feel like a cozy getaway.
Use the ironing board as a suitcase stand
Avoid bending down on the floor all the time by using the ironing board as a suitcase holder. It provides much more stability than those small luggage racks usually found in hotels. Plus, it can also serve as a table anywhere in your room.
DIY steamer
If there’s an ironing board around then there’s probably an iron too. But if one is missing hang up your clothes in the bathroom and run hot water for several minutes. You could also put clothes inside a plastic bag and use a blow dryer (keeping it open so heat doesn’t build up). The steam helps get rid of wrinkles so you’ll look sharp.
Keep curtains closed
Have you noticed how hotel curtains hardly ever close fully? A pants hanger with clips found in closets can fix this! Just clip both sides of the curtain together to block out light ensuring better sleep.
Added security
Speaking of hangers; they’re useful for making an extra lock on your hotel door too! Slide one hanger over both door handle & latch; if they’re too far apart connect two hangers by hooking one into another’s corner then place free hook over latch while securing second hanger’s corner over handle.
Also tuck washcloth or small towel into door latch creating another barrier against anyone trying to slip something through cracks!
Power up using TV
Forgotten wall adapter? Or need extra USB ports? Check behind or beside TV; many have USB slots perfect for charging phones or tablets when needed!
Cook using coffee maker
Craving snacks but no microwave? Use coffee maker instead! It boils water great for instant noodles or oatmeal but remember: clean it well before use since it’s hard knowing how often they get cleaned!
Make toothbrush holder yourself
No one wants their toothbrush resting on dirty counters! Grab paper cup flip it upside down & punch hole through bottom—this keeps germs away from mouth plus cup won’t tip over dropping brush onto germy floor!
Turn shower cap into converter cover
Speaking of germs—who knows where that remote has been? Take shower cap or little plastic bag from ice bucket slide it over remote keeping those nasty germs at bay!
Childproofing with duct tape
Traveling with kids? Bring duct tape along—it’s not about taping them down but covering outlets & sharp corners preventing accidents instead.
Complimentary items found in bathrooms / Credit: ShutterstockConditioner works great for shaving
Forgot shaving cream ? Use conditioner provided instead ! It’s creamy enough protecting skin while giving smooth shave . Plus , conditioner leaves skin feeling soft .Create mini cooler yourself
Storing snacks ? Fill ice bucket full of ice placing food inside . You’ve made mini cooler keeping treats fresh without worrying about leaving them out all day long .Use shoe reminder pack passport
Often forget passport/wallet safe ? Here’s trick : place shoe inside safe next valuables . When leaving , won’t go far without both shoes reminding grab passport/wallet before checking out .
Traveling w/soapy sponge
Keeping reusable bottles clean tricky especially limited airline liquid rules . Soak sponge dish soap let dry cut smaller pieces travel ; put pieces bag whenever needing wash just wet piece soap reactivates giving mess-free cleaning way !
These hacks help change any hotel room making functional comfortable space whether short long stays ! Try them next trip see how much better experience gets creativity added !
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